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Cheyenne Crossing: Originally named Spearfish Crossing, this location is the south end of the Byway at Highway 85. It is the original point where the old Deadwood-Cheyenne Stage Line crossed Spearfish Creek. The quaint little country store and restaurant provides traveler information, directions, meals, fuel, and souvenirs.
Little Spearfish Trail: This 5.9-mile trail begins at the Timon Campground and meanders through the dense forest exposing views of the limestone cliffs and the ambiance of Little Spearfish Creek. It is maintained for hikers, horseback, and mountain biking.
Northern Coniferous Forest:  Another of the 4 biomes – plant communities- that makes the Canyon the “most marvelous canyon in the West” according to renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The predominant species is White Spruce with branches frequently laced with silvery green lichen called "old man's beard".
Latchstring & Spearfish Canyon Lodge: Savoy hosts the popular Latchstring restaurant and Spearfish Canyon Lodge and Conference Center where visitors can get information, directions, meals, a restroom break, or a tranquil nights lodging. The 54-room lodge is open year-round, and offers snowmobile and bicycle rentals, and fishing licenses.
Spearfish Falls Trail: This 35-minute trail takes you on a journey to the bottom of the canyon floor that is ecological pristine and provides an awesome view of Spearfish Falls joining Spearfish Creek. The trail has two ratings; “easy” from Latchstring to the Falls; and “difficult” should you choose not to backtrack, but continue on the steep natural tread back to the Latchstring.
US Forest Service: The Northern Hills Ranger office welcomes visitors and provides insightful information on trails and habitat. It maintains interpretive portal pullouts at the north and south entrances to the Canyon, and hosts a number of picnic areas and campgrounds.
Bridal Veil Falls photo
Bridal Veil Falls Pullout: A small picturesque waterfall adjacent to the Byway across from the pullout parking, its small cascade barely veils the rocks that support its 60-foot descent. Though very active in the spring snowmelt, it often reduces to a trickle by the late dry summer months of August and September.
Eastern Deciduous Forest: Another of the 4 biomes – plant communities- that makes the Canyon the “most marvelous canyon in the West” according to renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Note the dominant aspen and birch trees, and willow shrubs, and associated birds, and mammals as it converges with the Rocky Mountain Pine Forest influence.

 

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